Authors : Mwamini Bruno Ngomuo; Agnes Nzali; Given Msigwa Msomba

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14282498

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Abstract : This study examined the Influence of economic factors on domestic violence against men within the Iringa Municipality. The research employed qualitative methodologies with a sample of 30 adult married men from six different cases within Iringa. The data analysis was carried out using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that economic situations such as income poverty, unemployment and involvements in productivity were causes for violence. The study concluded economic factors influenced domestic violence against men. The study recommends that the government should take proactive measures to address all economic factors which results into domestic violence against men.

Keywords : Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Against Men, Economic Factors.

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